Marie-Michelle the owner of Mimi's Cooking opened her restaurant two years ago after her mother Mimi who passed right before opening, dedicating her passion for cooking to her mother with her mothers words in mind "first you eat with your eyes and then your pallet." Marie-Michelle creates her dishes at Mimi's Cooking using only fresh and colorful ingredients. Marie greets each customer with a hug and a kiss making their experience like home. Photographed on January 10, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News

Pita Mediterraneene, Diced Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Celery, Feta Cheese, in a Whole Grain Pita Bread drizzled with Cilantro Vinaigrette. Served with a mixed Salad. Mimi's Cooking is located at 2099 Pine Ridge Road in Naples. Photographed on January 10, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News.

Marie-Michelle the owner of Mimi's Cooking opened her restaurant two years ago after her mother Mimi who passed right before opening, dedicating her passion for cooking to her mother with her mothers words in mind "first you eat with your eyes and then your pallet." Marie-Michelle creates her dishes at Mimi's Cooking using only fresh and colorful ingredients. Marie greets each customer with a hug and a kiss making their experience like home. Photographed on January 10, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News

The Popular Assiette Paysanne Salad, White Bean's with Country Sausage Campari Tomato with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette served with homemade Carrot and Ginger Soup. Mimi's Cooking is located at 2099 Pine Ridge Road in Naples. Photographed on January 10, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News.

Classic French Onion Soup and Gruyere Cheese made with Florida Onion's. Mimi's Cooking is located at 2099 Pine Ridge Road in Naples. Photographed on January 10, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News

Marie-Michelle the owner of Mimi's Cooking opened her restaurant two years ago after her mother Mimi who passed right before opening, dedicating her passion for cooking to her mother with her mothers words in mind "first you eat with your eyes and then your pallet." Marie-Michelle creates her dishes at Mimi's Cooking using only fresh and colorful ingredients. Marie greets each customer with a hug and a kiss making their experience like home. Photographed on January 10, 2011. Kelli Stanko/Special to the Daily News